Washing machine maintenance is an essential part of keeping your appliance running as it should. Washers that aren’t cleaned ...

While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance still requires a deep clean now and then—since it can be a breeding ground for ...

Wash, dry, fold, repeat. That’s all there is to laundry, right? Not so fast. Did you know that, just like the items you put in it, your washing machine needs a little TLC, too? As the unsung hero of ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

Quick question: Is your washing machine starting to smell worse than the sweaty leggings you throw in there? If the answer is yes, it's high time to add cleaning it to your "new year, new you" ...

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You may think a machine that cleans clothes would be self-cleaning, but that’s not the case for your washing machine. Cleaning your washing machine prevents the buildup of soap scum, mineral deposits, ...

Did you know your washing machines need to be cleaned regularly? As your laundry spins inside your washing machine, your clothes get cleaner, but a residue starts to build up on the inside of the ...

You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

Water-saving appliances, like high-efficiency washing machines, are an easy way to help conserve resources—and trim your utility bills, too. What’s more, Consumer Reports has collected ample evidence ...